YXC - Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
Cranbrook, Canada
IATA Code: YXC · Cranbrook, Canada
The airport code YXC is the IATA identifier for Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport. You may also find it referred to as Cranbrook Airport (YXC).
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) serves Cranbrook, Canada, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
YXC is the IATA airport code for Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, located in Cranbrook, Canada. The airport is situated at coordinates 49.6108°N, 115.7820°W. The current jet fuel price in the North America region is $5.21/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (North America)
$5.21/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- YXC
- City
- Cranbrook
- Country
- Canada
- Timezone
- America/Edmonton
- Latitude
- 49.6108°
- Longitude
- -115.7820°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- North America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from YXC
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPC - Pincher Creek | 129 km | $1,882 | $4/passenger |
| YCG - Castlegar | 138 km | $2,013 | $4/passenger |
| YZZ - Trail | 146 km | $2,130 | $4/passenger |
| YBA - Banff | 178 km | $2,597 | $5/passenger |
| FCA - Kalispell | 183 km | $2,670 | $5/passenger |
| ZGF - Grand Forks | 203 km | $2,961 | $6/passenger |
| YYC - Calgary | 209 km | $3,049 | $6/passenger |
| YQL - Lethbridge | 215 km | $3,136 | $6/passenger |
| COE - Coeur d'''Alene | 218 km | $3,180 | $6/passenger |
| YRV - Revelstoke | 228 km | $3,326 | $7/passenger |
| SFF - Spokane | 242 km | $3,530 | $7/passenger |
| GEG - Spokane | 256 km | $3,735 | $7/passenger |
| YLW - Kelowna | 261 km | $3,807 | $8/passenger |
| SKA - Spokane | 261 km | $3,807 | $8/passenger |
| YVE - Vernon | 264 km | $3,851 | $8/passenger |
| CTB - Cutbank | 272 km | $3,968 | $8/passenger |
| YSN - Salmon Arm | 273 km | $3,983 | $8/passenger |
| YYF - Penticton | 276 km | $4,026 | $8/passenger |
| YQF - Red Deer Industrial | 315 km | $4,595 | $9/passenger |
| YRM - Rocky Mountain House | 319 km | $4,654 | $9/passenger |
| MSO - Missoula | 325 km | $4,741 | $9/passenger |
| PUW - Pullman | 334 km | $4,872 | $10/passenger |
| YSD - Suffield | 337 km | $4,916 | $10/passenger |
| YKA - Kamloops | 354 km | $5,164 | $10/passenger |
| YXH - Medicine Hat | 366 km | $5,339 | $11/passenger |
| LWS - Lewiston | 371 km | $5,412 | $11/passenger |
| MWH - Grant County Airport | 374 km | $5,456 | $11/passenger |
| GTF - Great Falls | 402 km | $5,864 | $12/passenger |
| EAT - Wenatchee | 408 km | $5,952 | $12/passenger |
| YCT - Coronation | 410 km | $5,981 | $12/passenger |
| YHE - Hope | 414 km | $6,039 | $12/passenger |
| ALW - Walla Walla | 433 km | $6,317 | $13/passenger |
| YJP - Hinton | 434 km | $6,331 | $13/passenger |
| HLN - Helena | 437 km | $6,375 | $13/passenger |
| YEG - Edmonton | 439 km | $6,404 | $13/passenger |
| YET - Edson | 444 km | $6,477 | $13/passenger |
| PSC - Pasco | 447 km | $6,521 | $13/passenger |
| YCW - Chilliwack | 448 km | $6,535 | $13/passenger |
| HVR - Havre | 454 km | $6,623 | $13/passenger |
| ZMH - 108 Mile Ranch | 457 km | $6,667 | $13/passenger |
| YXD - Edmonton | 467 km | $6,813 | $14/passenger |
| BTM - Butte | 475 km | $6,929 | $14/passenger |
| YXX - Abbotsford | 481 km | $7,017 | $14/passenger |
| YKM - Yakima | 489 km | $7,134 | $14/passenger |
| PDT - Pendleton | 492 km | $7,177 | $14/passenger |
| BLI - Bellingham | 499 km | $7,279 | $15/passenger |
| YLY - Langley Township | 499 km | $7,279 | $15/passenger |
| MVW - Skagit | 500 km | $7,294 | $15/passenger |
| YZU - Whitecourt | 504 km | $7,352 | $15/passenger |
| LGD - La Grande | 509 km | $7,425 | $15/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your YXC Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the North America region has jet fuel priced at $5.21/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from YXC
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Cranbrook
Cranbrook experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through YXC
Traveling through Cranbrook in the Americas, passengers should be aware that fuel prices in the North America region directly influence ticket pricing. North and South American airports generally have well-established ground transportation networks, including ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental car agencies. For international arrivals, customs and immigration processing times vary significantly by country.
🇺🇳 Canada Travel Tips
Canadian airports serve both domestic and transborder (US) traffic. NEXUS cards can expedite US-Canada border crossings. Winter weather in northern airports can cause seasonal schedule disruptions.
Planning Your Trip via YXC
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from YXC
- Fuel impact awareness: The North America region currently prices jet fuel at $5.21/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to YXC are WPC, YCG, YZZ — consider these for potentially lower fares